Report: Ukraine Pulls US-Provided Abrams Tanks From Frontlines
Report: Ukraine Pulls US-Provided Abrams Tanks From Frontlines
The Facts
Ukraine has pulled its remaining M1A1 Abrams tanks from the frontlines of its war with Russia, according to two US officials who spoke with the Associated Press on Thursday.
Ukraine has pulled its remaining M1A1 Abrams tanks from the frontlines of the conflict with Russia, according to two US officials who spoke with the Associated Press on Thursday.
The Spin
In addition to the $1B of military aid that's already been unlocked, Washington will soon announce the biggest shipment of arms to Ukraine so far — exceeding that of any previous package in the two-year conflict. It will provide Ukraine with Patriot air defense missiles, artillery ammunition, as well as drones and counter-drone weapons, among other items needed to overthrow Russia's invasion.
When you look at the fine print of what the US pledges to do, it becomes clear that Washington is only pledging to send money to American arms companies. The US admits that these contracts will take time to fulfil and that it could be years before Ukraine sees any of the weapons. These moves by the US will only escalate the conflict and do nothing to help the Ukrainian people.
